For a zesty summer soup try this Courgette and Lime Soup for a fresh, vibrant dish that pairs tender sautéed courgettes (zucchini) with zesty lime juice, fragrant garlic, onion, and vegetable stock, finished with a splash of cream of coconut milk for a smooth texture. Ingredients (serves 4 portions) How to Make It Serve with […]
Some memories fade with time. Others remain so vivid that you can still feel them decades later. I can still feel the heavy, scratchy wool blankets and the frustrating stillness of that darkened bedroom. I was six, perhaps seven years old, and the measles had caught me. In those days, there were no quick fixes. […]
If you’re looking for a delicious, budget-friendly dinner that’s packed with flavour and helps support more sustainable seafood choices, you’re in the right place. The inspiration for this recipe came after watching a television programme about the sustainability of white fish. As many of us have noticed, the price of traditional favourites such as cod […]
Those early post-Christmas months at the start of the year can be bleak for many of us, but in January 2026, I finished the month on such a high, as I had just completed my first all-inclusive residential art retreat, and oh boy did it go well! Beyond my dreams. Having never hosted an event […]
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a bowl of creamy pasta, especially when it’s packed with vibrant spinach and sprinkled with cheese. This recipe is my reliable answer to busy evenings when I crave a meal that’s both nourishing and effortlessly satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or simply treating yourself, this dish adapts beautifully […]
“Soup of the day” at the Exmoor Inspired Studio today is Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Chunky Crouton drizzled with Maple Syrup. This is a great autumn soup, with the combination of Sweet Potatoes, Carrots and a pinch of Cinnamon which makes such a perfect marriage of flavours and adds a little bit of interest […]
I have been meaning to write this blog feature for quite some time, I wanted to write something that could become a signpost, which could be added to, grow as an information source, or at least a starting point. So………………. I am often asked this question, “Gary, where do you get your fabrics and art […]
My home baked shortbread biscuits are always popular at break times in the studio, I think the addition of sea salt to the sweet buttery mixture makes them ridiculously moreish. After much prompting from visitors, here is my top secret recipe which I hope you will enjoy following. Ingredients: makes approx. 20 small biscuits 5oz […]
You can’t beat a lemon to get the mouth watering! This Greek Inspired Lemon Cake substitutes polenta for semolina which works really well, giving a slightly grainy texture when you bite into it. This cake always goes down well at my afternoon tea breaks at the studio, I hope you enjoy it as much as […]
“Soup of the day” at the Exmoor Inspired Workshops has been Carrot and Orange, with many enjoying my home cooked studio luncheon this week. This is a great late winter soup, with the combination of carrots and orange which makes such a perfect marriage of flavours and adds a little bit of interest to a […]